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Researchers determine structure of proteins in the cell

Researchers from Konstanz develop method to exactly determine the structure of proteins in their natural environment.

27 Jan 2014

Exposure to pesticide may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease, say researchers

Scientists have known for more than 40 years that the synthetic pesticide DDT is harmful to bird habitats and a threat to the environment.

27 Jan 2014

Researchers find novel drug combination approach to speed fight against cancer

Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada and is responsible for about 30% of all deaths, according to the Canadian Cancer Society. Despite the urgent need for new and effective drugs, it remains extremely difficult to develop anti-cancer therapies in a timely way.

27 Jan 2014

Jackson Laboratory associate professor receives grant to study gene regulation at RNA level

Jackson Laboratory Associate Professor Jeffrey Chuang, Ph.D., has been awarded a two-year grant totaling $519,750 from the National Human Genome Research Institute for his studies of how RNA (molecules vital to protein formation in cells) interacts with proteins to change how genes are expressed.

27 Jan 2014

BRAF mutations rare in Japanese NSCLC patients

Research in a Japanese cohort of patients with non-small-cell lung cancer indicates that the frequency of BRAF mutations is low and their presence has limited prognostic significance.

27 Jan 2014

South Korean lung SCC genetic secrets revealed

Close examination of DNA taken from squamous cell carcinoma of the lung in South Korean patients has identified a gene fusion that may be targeted by current treatments, scientists say.

27 Jan 2014

New innovations in booming 3D printing industry

As global demand for new innovations in the booming 3D printing industry grows exponentially by the day, Rainbow Coral Corp. (OTCBB: RBCC) is preparing to capitalize with groundbreaking new products for the 3D marketplace.

27 Jan 2014

New method allows for large-scale generation of human embryonic stem cells

A new method allows for large-scale generation of human embryonic stem cells of high clinical quality. It also allows for production of such cells without destroying any human embryos.

27 Jan 2014

Researchers examine role of white coats and neck ties in transmission of infection

In a move to reduce health care associated infections, certain attire for health care professionals, including the traditional white coat, could become a thing of the past.

27 Jan 2014

NextSource BioTechnology announces product re-launch, market availability of Lomustine in U.S.

NextSource BioTechnology, LLC, (NSB), an emerging Specialty Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Marketing Company focused on Consolidating, Re-Branding and Launching "Matured & Orphan Drugs," has announced its most recent product Lomustine (CCNU), formerly known as CeeNu® by Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS), which has officially been removed from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Drug Shortage List.

27 Jan 2014

Active Biotech, Teva remain committed to NERVENTRA clinical development program for multiple sclerosis

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and Active Biotech (NASDAQ OMX NORDIC: ACTI) announced today that both companies remain committed to the NERVENTRA® (laquinimod) clinical development program for multiple sclerosis (MS) following the announcement of a negative opinion for the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

27 Jan 2014

Research: Architecture of DNA maintained by protein ANP32E

A team of scientists from the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS), the Institut de G-n-tique et de Biologie Moleculaire et Cellulaire (Strassbourg France), and the Institut Albert Bonniot (Grenoble, France) have made an important finding on how genes are regulated. This study will be released in the January 30th, 2014 print issue of the journal Nature.

27 Jan 2014

Music therapy interventions may provide essential psychosocial support to young patients with cancer

A new study has found that adolescents and young adults undergoing cancer treatment gain coping skills and resilience-related outcomes when they participate in a therapeutic music process that includes writing song lyrics and producing videos.

27 Jan 2014

Landmark study reveals positive effects of music therapy among youth undergoing cancer treatment

A ground-breaking collaborative multi-site study found that teens and young adults undergoing the rigors of stem cell transplantation as part of cancer treatment gain coping skills and resilience-related outcomes when participating with a board certified music therapist in a therapeutic music protocol that includes writing song lyrics and producing videos. s.

27 Jan 2014

Longevity of breast stem cells could harbor genetic defects or damage that progress to cancer

Researchers from Melbourne's Walter and Eliza Hall Institute have discovered that breast stem cells and their 'daughters' have a much longer lifespan than previously thought, and are active in puberty and throughout life.

26 Jan 2014

Scientists explore underlying driving forces, constraints that influence evolution of multicellularity

In the beginning there were single cells. Today, many millions of years later, most plants, animals, fungi, and algae are composed of multiple cells that work collaboratively as a single being.

26 Jan 2014

Researchers develop novel compound known to reverse spread of malignant breast cancer cells

Researchers at Cardiff University are developing a novel compound known to reverse the spread of malignant breast cancer cells.

26 Jan 2014

Scientists provide new insights into molecular regulation of stem cell differentiation

The findings of the scientists of the Institute of Diabetes and Regeneration Research (IDR) at Helmholtz Zentrum München (HMGU) provide new insights into the molecular regulation of stem cell differentiation.

25 Jan 2014

Research roundup: Patient safety measure results 'disappointing'

Patient safety poses serious challenges to the health care system in the United States. Since 2001, nationwide efforts have focused on reducing in-hospital adverse events.

25 Jan 2014

Researchers detect cancer cells using olfactory senses of fruit flies

A research unit in an international cooperation project, led by the Konstanz-based neurobiologist and zoologist Professor Dr. Giovanni Galizia, has been the first to demonstrate that fruit flies are able to distinguish cancer cells from healthy cells via their olfactory sense.

25 Jan 2014

Cell News and Research

Researchers determine structure of proteins in the cell

Exposure to pesticide may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease, say researchers

Researchers find novel drug combination approach to speed fight against cancer

Jackson Laboratory associate professor receives grant to study gene regulation at RNA level

BRAF mutations rare in Japanese NSCLC patients

South Korean lung SCC genetic secrets revealed

New innovations in booming 3D printing industry

New method allows for large-scale generation of human embryonic stem cells

Researchers examine role of white coats and neck ties in transmission of infection

NextSource BioTechnology announces product re-launch, market availability of Lomustine in U.S.

Active Biotech, Teva remain committed to NERVENTRA clinical development program for multiple sclerosis

Research: Architecture of DNA maintained by protein ANP32E

Music therapy interventions may provide essential psychosocial support to young patients with cancer

Landmark study reveals positive effects of music therapy among youth undergoing cancer treatment

Longevity of breast stem cells could harbor genetic defects or damage that progress to cancer

Scientists explore underlying driving forces, constraints that influence evolution of multicellularity

Researchers develop novel compound known to reverse spread of malignant breast cancer cells

Scientists provide new insights into molecular regulation of stem cell differentiation

Research roundup: Patient safety measure results 'disappointing'

Researchers detect cancer cells using olfactory senses of fruit flies

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